Materials scientist Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

Responsible for coordinating the scheduling and purchasing functions to maximize machine utilization and efficiency. Maintain excellent customer relations, and control shipments.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities :

• Maintain production schedules on a daily basis to meet Customer demand.
• Monitor inventory turns and ensures that the FIFO methods are being followed.
• Review the MRP daily for changes.
• Coordinate inventory to meet production schedule, while maintaining levels at or below Facility plan.
• Ensure the customer demand requirements are maintained and any issues are communicated to the customer ensuring that customer satisfaction is maintained.
• Coordinate and record all expedite shipments to the customer ensuring customer specific logistics are utilized.
• Meet with Production daily to review and put plans in place to avoid potential problems.
• Review dunnage requirements daily ensuring the correct amount and type is available for use by manufacturing.
• Perform supplier visits as required.

Qualifications :

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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